NOTICE OF GST & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please be informed that the Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) will be implemented by the Government of Malaysia with effect from 1 April 2015 at a rate of six (6) per centum.

AIG Malaysia Insurance Berhad (“AIG Malaysia”) reserves the right to collect from you an amount equivalent to the GST payable on the applicable premium for the policy period, or in the event that the policy period commences before but expires after 1 April 2015, to collect from you an amount equivalent to the GST payable on the applicable premium calculated from 1 April 2015 on a pro-rated basis.

Your obligation to pay GST shall form part of the Terms and Conditions in your insurance policy.

This FAQ should only be used as a guide and does not constitute tax advice. You should seek independent professional tax advice on any taxation matters. However, we are committed to providing you with general information that will assist your understanding of GST and its impact on you as AIGMalaysia’s valued customer.

Generally, all of our general insurance policies (e.g. motor insurance, personal accident, medical, house cover, etc.) will be subject to GST. In the case of travel insurance, GST will apply for travel insurance policies which involve domestic trips (this includes travel between East Malaysia and West Malaysia). GST will not apply for travel insurance policies which involve international journeys as such policies qualify for zero rating.

No. Cash payment by AIG Malaysia in respect of an insurance claim does not represent a supply by AIG Malaysia and does not represent consideration for a supply made by you. As such, indemnity payments or settlements are not subject to GST.

However, if there are any indemnity payments or settlements in relation to reimbursement of expenses for a Tax Invoice and you are entitled to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC), you are required to inform AIG Malaysia so and AIG Malaysia will reduce the settlement amount by the ITC that you are able to recover.

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (“RMCD”) has only offered relief from GST for motor vehicle insurance policies or fire insurance policies that:-

i) were supplied before 1 April 2015;
ii) covers a period which commences before, but expires after, 1 April 2015;
iii) premium was charged and paid in full or in part before 1 April 2015; and
iv) are currently not subject to service tax.

You will be charged GST on premium for all other standard rated policies unless the premium has already been charged with service tax.

Once due, the compulsory 6% GST will be automatically deducted from your bank account in addition to the monthly premium. However, this may not be applicable for all banks.

To avoid cancellation of your policy, you are encouraged to contact your bank to ensure that 6% GST is remitted to us.

If you are not agreeable to the deduction of 6% GST and would like to understand more, please contact us immediately.

Disclaimer

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